Photo: Roseohioresident · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Bowerston residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bowerston, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bowerston. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bowerston
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Bowerston
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Cancer is also above the state: 10.1%, vs 8.7% across Ohio. In all, Bowerston runs above Ohio on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Bowerston
57.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 19.3% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Ohio figure falls outside Bowerston’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bowerston adults…
Bowerston runs above OH on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bowerston adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Bowerston
No hospital or community health center in Bowerston itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Bowerston; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Bowerston adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Bowerston adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.3% of Bowerston adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Bowerston and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bowerston adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bowerston
Why doesn’t Bowerston have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bowerston.
What hospital is closest to Bowerston?
Twin City Medical Center in Dennison, 8.0 miles in a straight line from Bowerston’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bowerston.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Ohio figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.